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On this day, everyone had packed their luggage and was ready to continue climbing the mountain. Many people from the Village came, not only bringing a lot of food but also sharing many important tips with us.
"Village Chief, I remember you mentioned last time that there is a temple on the mountain, right? Why don't we go take a look? Didn't they say that the monks in the temple invited a Bodhisattva to eliminate the Mountain Ghost? I really want to see it!" Xiao Xiao said excitedly.
As a result, several others clamored to visit the ancient site.
Since the defeat of the Mountain Ghost, the Village Chief always wore a cheerful smile and kindly said, "Although I haven't been there, I've heard others talk about it in previous years. As for the exact location..." The Village Chief showed a troubled expression.
"I'll take you there!" Cui Ming suddenly said.
Everyone turned to look at him, and Cui Ming smiled shyly, scratching the back of his head and saying, "I got lost while gathering firewood in the mountains when I was young and happened to see it."
"Did you go inside? What does the temple look like? Is anyone living there?" Xiao Xiao asked eagerly.
Cui Ming felt a bit awkward: "I only saw white smoke rising from the temple in the distance; I didn't go up... I don't know if anyone is there now."
"It’s better if there are people; if not, it’s not a big deal. We are here to enjoy the scenery anyway, as long as we have fun, hahaha!" Tongqi laughed heartily, showing no signs of worry.
Finally, after Cui Ming said goodbye to his father, we set off once again under the watchful eyes of our fellow villagers.
Perhaps due to the influence of the Mountain Ghost, the area around the route we took to find it was desolate and barren, with all the trees withered.
Now, although we slightly deviated from our original path, we still saw quite a few evergreen trees in autumn; greenery remained abundant. The sun shone brightly in the clear autumn sky as we breathed in the slightly cool yet exceptionally fresh air, feeling invigorated!
Each person's backpack was filled with food given by the villagers—rice, corn, and mostly sweet potatoes. We naturally thanked them one by one and took as much as we could carry. Small Yellow Village gradually began to recover after the Mountain Ghost was defeated, and villagers resumed their normal work.
As for why the Mountain Ghost's attacks suddenly paused during that battle, reflecting on it later, I guessed that each time it absorbed energy, it consumed an enormous amount of strength. Although I didn't know how it managed to absorb blood from a distance from the pool, that time it must have drained its energy all at once. That pause allowed me to escape a disaster.
There is also the indirect murderer of the people of Xiaohuang Village, the remnants of the Three Yellow Cult. Even if I was fortunate enough not to be drained of all my blood by the Mountain Ghost and die, I believe that they won't stir up much trouble in the future. After all, the Mountain Ghost is dead, and the villagers are not fools. If those people dare to show up, it will be their misfortune; they have brought this upon themselves and deserve no pity for their heavy sins!
...
We have been traveling for three consecutive days, and we have consumed more than half of our food.
The night is bright with stars twinkling.
Although there are some discordant individuals in our group, we still gather around the campfire, enjoying lively conversations while roasting sweet potatoes and savoring their delicious aroma. We share our dreams and beliefs, and before we know it, time passes by.
"Hey, cool Brother, I didn't realize your stamina is so good! You've been walking for so long without even panting!" Sun Lan said admiringly while sitting next to Lime.
Lime's expression remained unchanged as he replied, "I've been training a lot."
"The last time I saw your skills, they were impressive too. You didn't teach Little Phoenix, did you?" Sun Lan glanced at me and asked again.
Lime nodded but did not speak further.
On the other side of Sun Lan sat Li Hui, who had tried several times to speak but found no opportunity. Now, she was glaring at Lime with resentment. But who is Lime? He not only ignored Li Hui's gaze but also responded casually to Sun Lan and others' questions.
...
"Brother Cui, we've been walking for three days now; how much longer until we arrive?" Tongqi asked while rubbing his forehead.
Cui Ming, munching on a sweet potato, replied, "I remember getting lost in the mountains for over ten days once. I think we still have a few days' journey ahead."
"Alright." Tongqi rested one hand on his knee and supported his chin with the other, saying with a sense of boredom, "Autumn really isn't suitable for mountain climbing. Next time, we must choose spring or summer! Not to mention animals; who knows, there might even be fruits to eat, hehe..."
I just overheard a conversation among a few people when a voice reached my ears.
"Feng, you are truly amazing!" Rophie said with a beautiful smile, the flickering firelight casting shadows on her face, making her look less innocent and more enchanting.
"Hehe, it's all thanks to Xianxian and Lime for their help, and it's been so long since it happened," I replied with a light smile.
Rophie continued to smile warmly, "No matter how long it takes, I will never forget!"
Although this wasn't the first time Rophie looked at me with such "admiration," this time I felt a bit embarrassed. Why did it seem like there was a different sparkle in her eyes? It appeared even more dazzling and captivating, making it hard to look away and almost drawing me in!
No! Stop!
I quickly changed the subject and asked, "After walking for so many days, aren't you tired? Shouldn't you rest early? We have to travel again tomorrow."
Rophie nodded, saying helplessly and regretfully, "If only my stamina were as good as yours!"
I just smiled and didn't say much more.
Sleeping in the deep mountains requires keeping watch, so when it was my turn with Fu Song, he said, "Brother Feng, you can sleep. I can keep watch alone." His tone was very calm, and I could tell he wasn't reluctant at all. So I replied, "It's fine; I can't sleep anyway."
After saying that, I tried to yawn but managed to hold it back!
Suddenly, a long yawn came from behind me. I couldn't help but turn around to see someone yawning while walking out of the tent with their eyes closed.
"Are you sleepwalking?" I asked with amusement.
Xianxian slightly opened his eyes, yawned lazily, and said, "You're the one sleepwalking; I'm just stepping out to take a leak!" With that, he walked towards the trees.
I looked at him with disdain, then turned back and lay down on the ground, staring blankly at the starry sky.
"Brother Xian has a group of people who don't seem like good folks; they seem to be watching us," Fu Song suddenly spoke up.
"Yeah." I nodded; the kid was quite alert.
Fu Song looked at me, puzzled, and asked, "Should we keep them around?"
"Do you have a better way to shake them off?" I countered.
The League of Shadows hadn't grown strong enough yet; it wasn't time to act rashly. So it was best to endure for now. After all, it wasn't a life-or-death situation—just being watched. I didn't believe they had such keen eyes that they could see everything at a glance. However, keeping this group of ticking time bombs around wasn't a long-term solution!
"Kill them," Fu Song said fiercely, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.
I shot him a sideways glance. "You think killing is as easy as cutting tofu?" After that, I looked back at the starry sky and said earnestly, "Now is not the time to act recklessly; let's hold off for now."
"But I feel like they're bound to cause trouble!" Fu Song persisted.
"As long as they don't cause any major issues, it's fine. Or do you have a perfect solution?"
"I..." Fu Song lowered his head. "I haven't thought of anything yet."
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